“No! Stop it! Get away from her. Don't you dare!”, Dojo screamed in his head to the extent his voice almost burst out through Dakar's mouth. But nothing was going to stop him from kissing Avril. He hid his emotions way too long than he was supposed to. He loved her, cared for her, prioritized her above even himself. Why else would he get up early in the morning just to make her favourite dish? Why did he got hunting just to make sure she eats meat? He did not want to make her ever regret staying with him, and he sometimes sacrificed his own space for her. This, had nothing to do with the prophecy about her being able to break his curse. Because if it was, he would have been tired of her already. But something else kept him going and that was his love for her.
He realized what his mother meant by saying an alternative mate would make him stronger. He had never been able to control Dojo when he took over him in the past, but with Avril he could shut it
“Is there something you're not telling me?” Avril asked and Dakar shook his head. He was still holding her hand and staring at the bracelet.“I like it”, she said and looked at the bracelet too.“It looks good on my hand, doesn't it?” she asked and he looked at her face. She was smiling and despite the depression he was feeling inside, he smiled at her.“Everything looks good on Avril Henderson”, he mused and touched her hair.“Yes. I'm perfect”, she chirped and he laughed.“Yeah, you are. And you should remain that way”.“You talk like you're leaving me soon. Look, I'm sorry for how I've been acting. I guess I'm still immature when it comes to matters like this. But I know how I feel about you, and I don't think I can cope if you disappear from my life”, Avril stated.“Things are uncertain, Avril. I don't know what the future holds for me. And I
Dakar's eyes narrowed after the men that were carrying Avril away and the ones that were coming towards him. He got engulfed by a terrible rage and within seconds, he jumped off the ground and ran after them. The men in his front were startled and didn't move quickly. Unfortunately for them, his claws had elongated and it went through their necks. He used wolf's speed to try and reach the people carrying Avril. They entered the water and were running to the ship. He ran into the water and experienced the greatest physical pain of his life. He howled and ran out. He fell onto the beach floor and screamed in pain. His legs had burnt red and his insides were on fire too. Dojo began to take control but he fought hard to remain in his own body.“For Avril”, he screamed in his head and battled with the other being that coexisted in his body.“Avril!” he screamed out and shoved Dojo away. He laid on the ground, panting and bleeding from the chest and m
Dakar opened his eyes slowly as the sun rays blocked his full vision. He sat up on the sand and looked around him. Everything was still, just like it used to be. The ocean waves roared towards the shore as usual, the sand was white and smooth with only his footsteps on it. His arrow basket and bow were afar off and he wondered why it was only his that was there. He also noticed too well that her footsteps were gone, alongside that of the men from the ship. He got up and wiped off the sand from his arms and back. How long had he passed out that everything looked so different already? Had he been lying there for days?He walked back, tracing his footsteps to his arrows and bow. Truly, it was just his. But Avril's arrows and bow were also there. She had dropped them when he got shot.Wait, he got shot? Why wasn't he feeling any pain?He touched his chest and it was as smooth and soft like that of a new born baby. Where was the woun
“Prince Dakar is back”Those were the words on every lips throughout the whole day. Everyone claimed a different story of what really happened. Some said he fell from the sky during the night storm. Others said he came before the storm decided to announce his arrival. The worst story was, he fell as rain and formed back into human form. The truest of the stories was that Prince Dakar was found during the terrible night storm. Some men heard loud rumblings close to the borders of the kingdom. They alerted the guards on duty and they went there, thinking some Intruders had found a way into their kingdom. They flashed their lights all around and found nothing. As they were about to go back, one of them noticed a body lying on the floor, totally drenched by the rain. He flashed his light against the body and found out it was their long lost prince.***Avril watched as Betty made meatballs for dinner. She did not join in the cooking b
“I rather fight than let you treat me like a piece of trash!” Avril yelled and punched his tummy, then hit her forehead on his nose and kicked him. He staggered back and she began to pull the doorknob, trying to open the door.“Don't bother. It won't open until tomorrow morning,” Freddie stated calmly. He moved to the mirror and looked at his nose. He wasn't having a nosebleed but he had a small cut. Avril turned around and glared at him.He smirked at her through the mirror and began to clean off the little blood on his cut.“I liked you, Freddie. I thought you were not going to hurt me,” she said and he chuckled.“You liked me? Why is that in the past tense?” he asked and looked back at her by turning his neck only.“Don't make me spill a thousand and one reasons why I want to put an arrow through you,” she threatened and Freddie's mouth fell open. He turned fully to
Alejandro took a different turn from the hallway Freddie and Avril came in through. He and his friends had a different entrance to their hideout that did not go through the club. Avril put so much space between them as they walked, she didn't even want to follow him at all. But she couldn't stand with Freddie, she could not escape and she could not fight the man and disappear. Alejandro noticed how far behind she was, so he stopped walking and looked back at her. She shuddered and almost stepped on her feet when she saw his face. She stopped walking and stood still.He peered straightly at her for long seconds, then groaned deeply and continued walking. It was as if Avril's heart totally stopped working. His eyes took the life out of her and she couldn't move. He was getting farther away and she was still standing. Could she escape from him? But where would she hide? If she ran back the way they came, and entered the other hallway to the club, would he notice?&n
Alejandro was a calm man. He was so cool and was always quiet compared to the other men in the Mexican Mafia. But the coolest was often the deadliest. He doesn't give orders twice. Once he had said something, he would not repeat it. And if it was not carried out, the consequences were rash.What he told those men was simply to take Avril to his room. He did not ask them to hurt her even if she tried to escape. It was a simple instruction, and they failed to carry it out. He located the men easily. They were standing in the lower living room, talking with other me. When they all saw Alejandro approaching with that familiar dark face of his, and a gun, they knew trouble was looming. They just didn't know who made him angry this time.“Both of you, on the floor,” he ordered while moving his gun from the first man to the other.“Boss,” one of them called pleadingly.“On—the—floor,” he g
Avril woke up very late and alone in Alejandro's large bed. Her whole body ached and she could hardly lift herself to sit up. Her hair was a mess. It was all over her face and was as scattered as a rice field that was hit by a storm. The bed was not any better. It was like lightening struck it and turned it upside down.After minutes of just lying there and looking up into the ceiling, she gathered strength and sat up. She rested her back on the bed frame and touched her forehead that was blazing hot. Her head even ached badly. The events of the previous night replayed in her mind and made her cringe.“I won't think about it. I won't think about it,” she whispered to herself. She looked around the room and saw her clothes on the floor. It was then she remembered her charm bracelet. She had forgotten about it the previous day.Slowly and gently, she placed her legs on the floor and wrapped the blanket on her naked body. A step she
“No! No! Give me those!” she screeched and flew at Camper who didn't move an inch. But before she could reach him, she was blasted off into the cage Avril's friends just vacated. Camper hurried over to Prince Dakar.“You came right on time. They've hurt Avril,” Dakar said. Camper looked at the white fog and clenched his teeth.“Verona will help. She's coming. They are coming.”Dakar nodded and took one of the clear crystal balls and lifted it up.“Camper feels emotions more than anyone else can. Which is why he's a playboy, he enjoys the pleasure a hundred times than an average person. And when someone is overexcited, or is hiding something where they've channelled all their protective information... Camper can trace where all those emotions are headed,” Prince Dakar said as Athena began to rise.“Where your treasure is stored, there will your heart be,” Camper recited. “While you were busy flirting and trying to make him take you there on your garden floor, he was looking deep into
Avril had only just slept for a half an hour when she heard a masculine scream pierce through the serenity of the room. She jerked awake, causing a terrible headache to erupt in her head. The scream continued on. Obviously, that person was in deep agony. She rubbed her weak eyes with her weak fingers and realized this agonized person was right there on the floor in front of her. Then she realized it was Dakar.“Dakar!” she screamed and ran out the bed, only to fall on the bed because of how numb her legs were. She groaned but crawled on foura to where he lay. His scream and cries were terrible. She grabbed his arm but he shoved her off as he continued to twist and contort in pain.Avril burst into tears when she noticed he was bleeding from his nostrils, mouth and ears.“Help, please!” she tried to shout but no way her voice could be heard above his.She crawled back to the bedside, grabbed the pitcher of water and tossed it over him. He stilled immediately and lay unconscious. Avril
“Gently get the girls to wake up. We're leaving. Pick up everything. Leave no personal belonging behind,” Dakar warned strictly. The two men nodded and darted into their room.“Where's Verona?” Avril asked.“I'm here,” she replied and showed up too. Verona looked agitated and vigilant.“I can't believe I was such a fool to bring you all here,” Dakar said to himself and looked her he could slap his own cheek. The candlelights were enough to show the look of regret on his face. He held Avril's good hand and led her out while Verona also darted inside the room. The others were already frantically moving and packing stuff.In less than ten minutes later, everything had been packed as affirmed by Camper. They then quietly started out without a word or sound from anyone.They got to the throne room which was empty and dark too. Instead of them to go through the main entrance, Prince Dakar turned them to a different direction. He tugged gently on what was like a door and a secret passage ope
Athena plastered a too wide smile on her face as she smoothly walked towards them like she was gliding and not actually taking steps. Her outfit was all gold, blending too much with the throne room itself. If her visible skin and hair were also gold, she would be invisible in the hall.“Pleased to meet you again, Athena,” Prince Dakar said with courtesy. Athena turned her full attention to him as she stood a few feet away.“Ah, my handsome nephew. You look amazing despite everything you've been through. I guess strength and good looks runs in the family. How is your father?” she asked and cocked her head to the side.“He is doing very well. Sends his kind regards,” Prince Dakar answered. Athena grinned and moved closer to him. A little bit too close. She looked up into his eyes and tucked loose hair behind his ear.“When this is all over, I would love to see his final look,” she said then grinned again.Avril frowned but quickly tucked her face right. What did she mean by ‘his final l
Prince Dakar got up, then jerked his jacket by the lapels to get it aligned with his body. He took a deep breath, relief flooding in that Avril was not dead. And she was right at the other side about to come over. He heard a feminine gasp like the one had made and made a quick turn to see the person who had come out. But he was disappointed to see the slim, black friend of Avril. Chidi. She wasn't crouched down like he was, but she was standing straight and breathless.“Are you all right?” he asked as she stood rooted to the spot, oblivious to him standing there. After he spoke, she raised her eyes abruptly and saw him. Then she looked back at the innocent look archway.“Congrats. You got out. Come over, let's wait for the others,” he said again and walked a few feet from where he was standing. Chidi followed silently and leaned against a tree with her eyes closed. Dakar was tempted to ask her what she saw, but he didn't want to intrude. Chidi however surprised him.“T saw Avril fall
The Porta Metus was situated in a vast region of land that was very mountainous. Solid, smooth rock was the ground and scorpions could be seen tittering around. Flying, giant bee-like creatures swarmed about and scared the living daylights out of the traveling group.The gateway itself was an archway of smooth grey rock that began on the ground but went over to cover the small bridge. There was a deep ditch dividing the rock terrain, and earthy terrain.“We have to be very careful. The Porta Metus is the archway. It doesn't come up this time of year so I'm worried about you all. The Porta Metus brings out your greatest fear. Between you and your greatest fear, only one will make it out. To reach your destination, you must defeat your greatest fear against all odds.”After Prince Dakar's information, everyone stared still at the harmless looking archway of rock.“What if you do not have a greatest fear but just little little fears?” Xiao Wéi asked.“Then I consider that person the luck
“What in the world are those thing?” Nana yelled amidst the screams. The horses that were at the far end of the cave startled up and began to neigh and thump around.“Stealth wraiths. Half-dead creatures but more dead than alive. Which means you can't see them. They're very rare!” Camper shouted out.“How do you kill what you cannot see?!” Avril shrieked as Camper sliced through the air again and black blood poured out of nothing.“They are as cold as ice. You feel their chill and strike,” Verona answered as she trotted to the entrance to assist Camper. The rest shifted back but didn't lose their guard. The horses were causing a scene on their own and Avril instinctively ran over to calm them down. It didn't work.A cold chill was taking over the entire cave, the entrance had turned into a battle ground. Camper and Verona were fighting invisible, shrieking creatures that seemed to be pushing them backwards and not the other way around. Whatever does things were, they were plenty and t
They trespassed through the Soot Forest, as Camper had called it, for five hours straight. They only rested at most ten minutes while standing because of the human girls who were not as tire-proof as the wolves. Avril and her girls even surprised Prince Dakar. They didn't tire as easily as other humans.“One more hour and we'll be out,” Camper announced to the group.“I hope there's a place we can sit our butts down?” Nana grumbled.“Well, I see sitting your butt down is very important to you. Seeing you carry a lot over there of course,” Xiao Wéi joked and the girls burst into laughter except Verona who had not smiled since the journey began. As was usual of her.“If we don't sit soon, I'm afraid I'll lose all my assets,” Nana replied. Avril slapped Nana's butt.“Nope, you're still good even if you walk the whole day,” she teased and Nana butt-kicked her. Avril wasn't expecting that move and it pushed her, making her feet unbalanced on the ground. She yelped as she felt herself desc
Avril laughed loud again and everyone rushing food at the table looked over at them. “Is there a comedy show going on there, Fiorella?” Verona asked grudgingly. “Are there any tickets left? I need a good laugh also,” Nana spoke and Chidi elbowed her. “Don't mind them. Just talk and laugh all you want. You're not bothering us,” Chidi said and glared at Nana who shrugged. She looked away and her eyes caught Camper staring at her friend in amusement. He had his fork twirling in his salad as he stared at Nana. “It's going to be too obvious that you like this girl. Put that face straight,” the new guy ordered with a frown. Everyone at the table frowned except Camper who smirked at him. The way he spoke was so authoritative and haughty. Who was he? Avril's laughter rang up again but nobody looked back at them this time. “Why are you all looking at me like I said something bad?” he questioned. “That's because you sound like a nagging mother. It doesn't suit you,”